Torta dei Fieschi

The Torta dei Fieschi is one of the oldest events on the Italian folkloristic scene, as well as one of the most beautiful and evocative. Every year since 1949, on 14 August in Lavagna, a lavish historical procession in medieval costume passes through the streets of the town and ends at the foot of the Fieschi Tower, a reconstruction of an ancient military construction. History According to legend, in 1230 Count Opizzo Fiesco returned victorious from his warlike exploits and decided to marry a beautiful Sienese woman: Bianca dei Bianchi. The marriage, of interest but also of love, is celebrated with great pomp, so much so that a gigantic wedding cake is offered to the population.Even today, after the wedding ritual, the Countess performs the "cutting" of the cake: a thirteen-quintal cake made by the master pastry chefs of Lavagna. From the moment the cake is cut, the game begins: those who wish to participate must equip themselves with colored cards (pink for her, blue for him) with a medieval word printed on them and search the streets of the city for a partner with the same word on the card of a different color. . Once you have found your partner, you can go together to the centre of the square and taste a slice of cake together with the person you have found - an opportunity to have a chat and who knows… In the meantime, the celebrations in honour of the newlyweds continue with spectacular entertainment: courtly duels, flag games, dances, medieval music and much more.